Winter Sports cover can be purchased for a Single Trip. But if you arrange a Globelink 45 days Annual Multi Trip travel insurance, you will receive 17 days Winter Sports and Business cover FREE of charge.

Globelink Insurance's Monthly Travel Newsletter (22/07/2014)

Globelink Travel Insurance Now with Lloyd’s Insurer

The team at Globelink are delighted to announce that they have appointed ANV at Lloyd’s to underwrite their travel insurance policy. This has already enabled us to substantially increase the level of cover under our policy for Medical Expenses, Cancellation and Baggage. We have also added Dynamic Packaging cover, giving protection in the event of financial failure of Car Hire, Accommodation, Rail or ferry operators. We will shortly be revealing a number of innovative specialty insurance solutions for individuals and groups who have particular travel insurance requirements.

Globelink – Medical Conditions and No Age Limit

Travel Insurance becomes more difficult to arrange as we get older or if we develop serious health problems, but Globelink have always tried to provide cover wherever possible. If you struggle to find appropriate travel insurance due to your health or age, there’s no need to look any further. This policy is specifically designed for travellers with pre-existing medical conditions. Cover applies not only to permanent UK residents, but UK expatriates who reside in all 29 EU countries. There is no age limit for Single Trip policies. www.travelprotecta.com for more information. Read more...

A Malaysia Airlines Passenger Jet Crashes Over Eastern Ukraine

A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed in the rebel-controlled area of eastern Ukraine on 17th July. According to BBC News, there were 173 Dutch, 44 Malaysian, 27 Australian, 12 Indonesian, 9 British, 4 German, 4 Belgian, 3 Filipino, 1 Canadian and 1 New Zealander citizens aboard. 20 victims remain unidentified. All British tourists are strongly advised against travelling to the Eastern part of Ukraine and using airlines that may cross the airspace over the region of unrest. It is imperative to take out a reliable travel insurance policy when visiting other parts of Ukraine. Read more...

Top 10 Summer Vacation Tips for Senior Travellers

Senior citizens are usually on the losing end of the statistics for various travel demographics. When you are young, you have all the time and energy in the world, but no funds. When you enter adulthood, a stable job gives you the luxury of money and you still have the energy, but time is not on your side this time. When you retire, you finally have time and money, but your energy is as good as gone. This does not mean, however, that travel is a no-no.

Top 10 Trekking Destinations for Summer

Trekking is really quite a vague term depending on which side of the pond you are on. In Europe, anything which includes walking, even if you would just call it a simple stroll in the USA this would classed be trekking. Some people would call a simple stroll trekking, while others need challenges to trek. Trekking to altitudes of up to 3500 meters is covered by Globelink for FREE or taking long walks in the wild - there’s enough destinations for everyone’s taste.

Transport in France: How to Get Around

The journey from Britain to France offers several options. You can take the Eurostar to enjoy the scenery, and you can arrive in the French capital in just over two hours. If you prefer water travel, there are several connecting services to cross the channel from the UK to France. Road vehicles can enter France through the ‘chunnel’ or channel tunnel aboard shuttle trains that operate between Folkestone and Calais terminals in the UK and France, respectively. From the British to the French platform, the fast trip takes just half an hour.

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